Proper noun
Kiritimati
An island in Kiribati, also called Christmas Island.
About 50 introduced plant species are found on Kiritimati; as most are plentiful around settlements, former military sites and roads, it seems that these only became established in the 20th century. Source: Internet
Conservation and extinction Sweetscent (Pluchea odorata) has become a serious weed in parts of Kiritimati. Source: Internet
At least one, possibly several Gallirallus and/or Porzana rails make the most likely candidates, given their former presence in the region and that conditions on Kiritimati would seem well suited. Source: Internet
Birds Despite massive declines in recent decades, more sooty terns continue to nest on Kiritimati than anywhere else in the world. Source: Internet
By 1969, military interest in Kiritimati had ceased and the facilities were abandoned and for the most part dismantled. Source: Internet
Consequently, Kiritimati is one of the rather few places close to the Equator which have an effectively arid climate. Source: Internet